What Is Spinal Meningitis?
5. Signs & Symptoms
Early symptoms of meningitis can easily be mistaken for the flu. However, in serious cases, they become more severe over the course of days or even hours. In people older than 2 years of age, common symptoms include sudden high fever, stiff neck, no appetite, severe headache, seizures, and confusion.
People with spinal meningitis may also experience a skin rash, sleepiness or difficulty rousing, nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light. In newborns, symptoms may include constant crying, high fever, vomiting, stiffness in the neck and body, and sluggishness.
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